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Judge says fire retardant drops from air are breaking law by polluting streams, but it can still be used on fires

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:01:45 GMT

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Judge says fire retardant drops from air are breaking law by polluting streams, but it can still be used on fires.Source

Kelly Brough talks the Broncos' future

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:01:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Broncos spent a record $100 million this offseason to improve the fan experience at Empower Field at Mile High. That includes a new video board, a hospitality space, added concessions to the South Deck and an expansion to the team store. The team got help from an NFL loan to pay for the improvements. But it comes as the Broncos' new ownership group looks at creating a new era. Kelly Brough highlights housing affordability plan Some season ticketholders received a survey back in March about building a new stadium. The lease on Empower Field expires in 2030.Denver mayoral candidate Kelly Brough talked about the potential scenario this week on "Colorado Point of View.""I don’t think it’s the Broncos without Denver … and I don’t think it’s Denver without the Broncos,” said Brough, the president and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce."I’m committed to working on this issue, but I’m also committed to no backroom deals. This has to be transparent. Our ...

Man arrested after shots fired following crash in Pompano Beach

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:01:45 GMT

A gunman has been arrested after he allegedly opened fire after a collision with another vehicle in Pompano Beach. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with Pompano Beach Fire Rescue, arrived at the scene at around 12 a.m. Friday along the 2600 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.7News cameras captured the damages to the victim’s car door which was smashed in and riddled with bullet holes. Lafayette Harvard who was involved in the crash recalled the aftermath.“We get hit [and] spin around a couple of times,” said Harvard. “[Then we] get out of the car [to] take a look. We see that he hit us. He says, ‘ You hit us. Somebody is going to pay.’ He went to his trunk and when I turned around to see he got a gun, I turned around and fired a couple of shots. Then he went over by our car and shot our car three times.”Harvard said the other driver then pointed and shot the gun in his direction. Surveillance footage captured what is bel...

Flood Watch issued for Miami-Dade and Broward as heavy rain returns

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:01:45 GMT

A flood watch has been issued for coastal and metro areas of Miami-Dade and Broward, signaling potential risks as slow-moving storms make their way back to South Florida.The watch, effective until 10 p.m. warns residents of heavy rain and its associated consequences.https://twitter.com/7Weather/status/1662134371636084736?s=20The National Weather Service has urged residents in the affected areas to remain vigilant and stay informed about changing weather conditions. They have advised individuals to take necessary precautions and be prepared for possible localized flooding, particularly in low-lying areas and near water bodies.https://twitter.com/NWSMiami/status/1662135674936655873South Florida’s coastal and metro areas have experienced significant challenges due to recent heavy rain events. The addition of today’s slow-moving storms heightens concerns, especially in flood-prone regions.

First-of-its-kind baby spa in Michigan aimed at helping infants and parents

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:01:45 GMT

DETROIT (WXYZ) — After a long day of sleeping, eating and yes, pooping, some babies just need a day at the spa.Oh LaLa Baby Spa is a first-of-its-kind in the State of Michigan, and we checked it out. It turns out, the seemingly affluent experience can have health benefits for parents and babies.The spa is dedicated to infants two weeks old up to 18 months old. Babies can receive hydrotherapy and a massage, but the benefits are more than skin-deep.Ola Bayram is a certified nurse and a co-founder of the spa. Her inspiration was never too far.Bayram’s 11-month-old daughter, Fatima, struggled with colic, so Bayram became a certified baby masseuse to help, and she said it worked.Now, through guided massages, she is helping other parents and babies find relief, holistically treating constipation, colic, and promoting sleep and development.“It’s wonderful for promoting sensory development and regulation of the nervous system,” Debbie Adsit, an occupational the...

German police to probe Pink Floyd star Roger Waters after he wore a satirical Nazi costume during concert

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:01:45 GMT

(CNN) — Police in Germany have launched a criminal investigation into Roger Waters, the co-founder of Pink Floyd, after he appeared dressed in a costume resembling a Nazi uniform during two concerts in Berlin last week.Waters was wearing the costume while performing in Pink Floyd’s 1979 concept album “The Wall,” in which the album’s protagonist hallucinates that he is a fascist dictator. The satirical routine has been a part of Waters’ solo shows for at least 30 years, including a famous live performance of the album in Berlin in 1990. This week appears to be the first time the German government has launched a criminal investigation following his performance, however.Berlin police spokeswoman Jennifer Bähle confirmed to CNN Friday that Waters is being investigated for suspected incitement during two concerts in the city last week, on May 17 and 18. ”We have received information from the public including pictures and videos which according to the external appearance are suitable for ...

Air travel hits new post-pandemic record

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:01:45 GMT

(CNN) — Memorial Day air travel just reached the highest level in nearly three and a half years.The Transportation Security Administration reports screening 2,658,057 passengers on Thursday, besting by only a few thousand the pandemic-era high set just last Friday. This Friday is expected to be even busier.The last time TSA reported a higher screening number was in the Thanksgiving travel period in 2019.TSA Administrator David Pekoske said at a news conference this week that the agency expects to screen 10 million passengers over the Memorial Day period.“We figure that we will see 2.6 million people on a regular basis across this holiday weekend,” Pekoske said. “From TSA’s perspective, we are ready. We have more staff on hand this year than last year which is a good thing because we have more passengers this year than we had last year.”About 10 million people are expected to travel through airports over the course of the holiday weekend, he said.Pekoske said the TSA e...

Debt limit negotiators under pressure to reach deal as risk of default grows

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:01:45 GMT

(CNN) — There are signs that negotiations over raising the nation’s debt limit are gaining momentum, but major differences remain and it’s unclear how quickly an agreement could come together. Time is running short as the risk of a first-ever default grows.For now, White House and House GOP negotiators have yet to arrive at a consensus a number of contentious issues. One of the most critical issues talks have revolved around is spending cuts, which Republicans have demanded in exchange for voting to raise the debt limit.Asked if a deal could come together Friday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy emphasized they are working as hard as they can.“We know it’s a crunch time,” McCarthy said. “So we’re going to work just as hard, we worked through the night last night. I thought we made progress yesterday. I want to make progress again today and I want to be able to solve this problem.”GOP negotiator Patrick McHenry, a congressman from North Carolina, shrugged when asked if he ...

Study: Wounded vets face increasing challenges in current economy

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:01:45 GMT

Paying bills and job hunting in this economy are hard for anyone. Wounded veterans, often facing ongoing physical and mental health issues, have it even worse.More wounded vets than before reported not having enough cash to make ends meet, a recent survey found. Sixty-four percent of those surveyed — or 6 in 10 vets — said they didn’t have enough money to pay bills at least once in the past 12 months, a jump from 42% the previous year, according to the Annual Warrior Survey released this year by the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit veterans service organization.“We’re getting more feedback from ‘warriors’ that they’re having a harder and harder time meeting their financial obligations on a regular basis,” says Tom Kastner, vice president of financial wellness at the Wounded Warrior Project.Wounded vets are feeling the pinch of inflation like everyone else. The cost of everyday goods like food was the main reported cause of financial stra...

Which is cheaper: Disney World or a Disney Cruise?

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:01:45 GMT

A Disney Cruise certainly isn’t cheap, especially compared with other cruise operators. But what about compared with other types of Disney vacations?For many travelers, a Disney cruise actually comes out cheaper than a trip to Walt Disney World.To better understand Disney Cruise Line versus Disney World costs, NerdWallet analyzed prices for two people sharing one room across three price tiers: Value, Moderate or Deluxe.Disney World trip costs included four categories:Park tickets (and add-ons, such as Genie+).On-property hotel room rates.Food at park restaurants.Add-on activities, such as spa treatments and tours.Cruise prices are mostly all-inclusive, so the analysis only included:Base rates (including taxes and fees).Add-on activities.Here’s a closer look at the data on Disney Cruise Line versus Disney World costs.Disney Cruise Line vs. Disney World: An overall cost comparisonWhile the data doesn’t definitively determine whether one is cheaper every time, there are some clear tren...